Finding the Third Proportional to 154,220 and 224,766
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,220 and 224,766 is: 327,582.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,220 : 224,766 = 224,766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,220/224,766 = 224,766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,220x = 224,766 × 224,766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,220x = 50,519,754,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,519,754,756/154,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327,582.38
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